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Appeal after cry for help heard near Wairarapa river
A search on Sunday failed to find anything and police in Masterton want to hear from anyone who heard a person in distress.

AI tool ‘too dangerous to release’ could wreak havoc on businesses
It found a 27-year-old bug in software used in routers worldwide. Experts fear Anthropic’s Mythos model could trigger the next wave of major breaches.

How ChatGPT conversations became 'a treasure trove' of evidence
As US law stands, AI conversations can find their way from a computer into the courtroom.

Mum and double-amputee left to fend for herself after 'frying from the inside'
Penny Taylor was given 30 minutes to live and a 2 percent chance of survival. Another battle began after she was saved.

Teachers blast draft curriculums, shortage of Waitangi Treaty influence
Teachers specialising in music, physical education, science, technology and history have slammed draft curriculums covering their subjects.

Only paid FENZ job in Aotea Great Barrier Island axed
Documents seen by RNZ show the new arrangement - sending staff from the mainland - will cost the fire service more than retaining an officer on the island.

Pharmac rationing of menopause drugs 'fair' - women's health expert
Progesterone capsules will now be dispensed on a monthly basis, instead of three-monthly.

Trial begins for man charged with murdering Nelson Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming
Senior Sergeant Fleming, was killed early on New Year's Day in 2025 after she and a colleague were struck by a vehicle.

Fatal crashes declining, but not fast enough - Brake NZ
Brake NZ says car accidents remain a major cause of injury and death, with recent data showing almost half of all major trauma cases involve cars.

Cut-price American butter causing confusion among some shoppers
Cheaper American butter has been hitting supermarket shelves in pale yellow and blue packaging in a product trial.

Kiwi exporters eye $1b windfall after US Supreme Court overrules tariffs
Refund eligibility applies to specific duties paid on goods including meat, dairy, wine, and machinery between April 2025 and February 2026.

We need to hedge against controlling China and messy US on AI: Hello Japan!
Japan’s new leader, now visiting Australia, is investing heavily in future technology. Australia needs to join her.

Feilding plumber fined for 'negligent, incompetent' gas, plumbing work
The man was found guilty on three charges of carrying out negligent and incompetent work, and for carrying out sanitary plumbing and gasfitting he was not authorised to do.

Baby Blacks surrender under-20 Rugby Championship title after loss to Argentina
The New Zealand under-20 team failed to defend their under-20 Rugby Championship title after losing 25-17 to Argentina in South Africa on Monday (NZT).

Farmers should be paid to use methane-busting tools - agritech leaders
Funders and developers of technology to reduce agricultural methane say most farmers will need financial incentives to use them.

Medicinal cannabis stigmatised 'even within the medical community', doctor says
The Cannabis Clinic says research has found that 65 percent of New Zealanders believe there is stigma around medicinal cannabis.

Wellingtonians divided over paying higher water bills for improved infrastructure - survey
A new survey shows 44 percent of people definitely or somewhat agreed that investment was important.

Queenstown gondola and housing plan raises 'more questions than solutions' -councillor
Bowen Peak Ltd has put through a fast-track referral for a gondola and housing proposal. But some councillors and residents are concerned about the plan and lack of consultation.

Pessimistic retailers predict they won't meet targets this quarter
Retail NZ's latest survey finds the ongoing fuel crisis has business owners feeling worried, as consumers spend less.

NZ exporters scramble for US tariff refunds after US Supreme Court ruling
New modelling suggests they may collectively be eligible for up to $1b in tariff refunds.